President Paul Kagame speaking at a recent event in Kigali
President Paul Kagame has told Rwandans that he travels all over the World for one reason; ‘creating partnerships that bring solutions to Rwanda’s development challenges.
Kagame was on Tuesday addressing residents of Jabana sector in Gasabo District in Kigali. The visit is part of his community outreach programme.
“When you see me travelling, it is not for leisure. It is to build partnerships that will allow us to solve our challenges.”
“If we didn’t have those challenges, I would always be with you here enjoying other things,” he said.
Kagame is known for regularly travelling overseas wooing investors to take advantage of the unlimited business opportunities in Rwanda. His latest business trips were in India and UK.
While at the Global Africa Investment Summit held in London, the president presented to investors 15 projects worth$22.93b to push the country’s economy.
Kagame later travelled to India where he met investors and promised them a red-carpet reception once they turned their investment focus on Rwanda.
The President told thousands of residents and leaders to double their efforts and continue the journey of transforming Rwanda.
“Let us build on what we have accomplished to achieve even more and reach our goal of transformation.”
Accountability
Kagame urged citizens to always demand accountability from their leaders, saying that development that Rwandans want originate form better services offered to them.
“Leaders are here to work with you to solve the challenges you face not to serve their own interests. The role of leaders is to serve all of you equally and it is your right to demand accountability.”
Kagame is known for his demand for accountability from politicians in his government.
At the event, the President pinned leaders from the office of Ombudsman and Foreign Affairs, in reaction to an appeal by one of the residents who accused the British Department for International Development (DFID) in Rwanda and Foreign Affairs Ministry for conniving to defraud him.
“Your issue will be solved with immediate effect,” Kagame promised the villager amidst applause from the crowd.
Kagame is expected to push his community outreach programme to Eastern Province on Thursday and Friday.